<p>At a risk of adding to the gross overgeneralizing and stereotyping that is running rampant in this thread, I will add to it. Both sides are correct, or incorrect, depending on how one looks at it. Having spent 24 years in the Navy and an additional 15 years in DOD construction, while my observations do not pass the scientific discovery litmus test, I feel they are somewhat correct. Both parties spend roughly an equal amount on the DOD budget. When the Republicans dominate, more is budgeted for new weapons and all those factors which determine readiness. When the Democrats are in, the focus is on infrastructure, new and renovated housing, quality of life, new buildings, etc. Bottom line, if either remained in power continually, the results would be disasterous.</p>